Today is some adventure, more than I even planned to do.
The canopy tour, (i.e. Ziplines), was at 9:00.
Does she look tired?
Both of us were a little unsure of what to expect with this. In the end our fears were unwarranted. Our guides were great, the weather spectacular, the ride fun and views pretty.
When that was over we had a quick bite to eat and then a change of shoes and into the water portion of the day. Rafting down the Nantahala river. Unlike the zips, the rafting did not scare me, Kiki however was a little worried again. We got pared up with another family and set off for about 8 1/2 miles of the river. Class I, II and III rapids.
It was a blast!
Before I go on I suggest you click on the slide show in the right hand side here. ALL the good trip photos are there, not just these few.
You would think that by 4:00 the day would be over right? WRONG! My name is not Julie McCoy and this ain't no cruise! Seriously, I just used a Love Boat reference. I am awesome.
We have dinner at the BBQ Wagon. Not a wagon at all. Great brisket, really good chicken, ok fries and the slaw and hush puppies should have just stayed behind the counter. Slaw is so personal and recipes for coleslaw are like opinions. Everyone's got one and think they have the best.
ANYWAY...We went back to the hotel to grab some stuff and head back to into the Smokey Mountains National Forest. Since we did not see it on our drive in (it was after midnight).
Saw some Elk (see the slide show). Chatted up the ranger for the best overlooks and photo places. "Clingmans Dome and Tower" she said. We went for it. almost 45 minutes later we got to the part where you could not drive anymore. We got out, I looked around and bam Deja Vu....No, I have been here before. Tracy and I (and Joel) came here on a vacation long ago. (1996?).
Kiki and I hiked to the top of the trail, then to the top of the observation deck. Some 6500 ft above sea level. The higest point in the park, the dividing line of Tennessee and North Carolina. It was overcast and just a hint of sunset.
(this seems to be the only pose we know)
It was a long a steep hike for sure and well worth it. We finally got back to the hotel and went to bed. Tomorrow comes fast around here.
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